Rally TV

About

"Rally TV" is a Sport game that offers a single-player experience, allowing players to immerse themselves in the world of rally racing through the official video & streaming platform of the WRC, ERC, and World RX. However, the game is known to have several bugs that may affect gameplay. Despite these issues, fans of rally racing may find value in the game's authentic representation of the sport.

Genres & Tags

Sport

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

43%

Audience ScoreBased on 739 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

stability13 negative mentions

The app provides great content and allows fans to watch live stages and highlights of WRC events.
Recent updates have improved the user interface and added features like Chromecast support, making it easier to navigate and watch on larger screens.
The app offers a comprehensive view of rally events, including live timing and access to past rallies, which is appreciated by many users.

The app frequently crashes, has poor video playback quality, and often fails to recognize active subscriptions, leading to frustration among users.
Many users report issues with navigation, finding it difficult to locate specific content or features, which detracts from the overall experience.
The lack of Chromecast support and the presence of ads for paid subscribers are major complaints, as users expect a seamless viewing experience without interruptions.

stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the app has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and frequent crashes, particularly after the latest update. Many have experienced issues with video playback, including problems with fullscreen mode and casting to devices like Chromecast and Roku. Overall, the app is described as cluttered and unreliable, significantly detracting from the user experience.
- “Especially since the new app doesn't seem to even have the historical content working yet and is apparently buggy.”
- “I've had this app since the beginning of the 2021 season and it's just been a buggy mess.”
- “Since the latest update the app freezes and shuts down anytime I try to watch a video.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
The monetization strategy of the app has drawn significant criticism, primarily due to the prevalence of third-party ads and upselling, even for paying subscribers. Users express frustration over the inability to cast the app to TV, constant video crashes, and the expectation that paid subscriptions should eliminate ads, particularly those promoting betting. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as intrusive and detracting from the user experience.
- “Now the third-party ads are coming in, and there are constant upsells.”
- “I downloaded this app after watching videos using a web browser in Australia and seeing the 'Get the WRC app' banner ads on the side of the road... what a disappointment!”
- “Why must paying subscribers now see ads for betting?”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The optimization of the app has received mixed reviews, with users highlighting significant issues such as poor navigation on smartphone screens and slow playback performance, particularly in regions outside of Europe. While some praise the design and overall performance, many express frustration over long loading times and request urgent performance fixes.
- “Nice design and performance is top notch.”
- “The live timing is a pain to navigate, not optimized for smartphone screens.”
- “Maybe it is because I'm in Australia and not near the main markets for rallying in Europe, but playback performance of the app has been terrible.”
- “4 stars for looks 😍, 0 stars for performance 😔; it either stays on the loading screen or takes absolutely forever to load a stream.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics in the app receive mixed reviews; while some users appreciate the quality, others find the new telemetry graphic distracting and unappealing. Additionally, the absence of old graphics that indicated car positions is noted as a drawback, alongside complaints about excessive ads. Overall, the graphics are considered good, but there are significant concerns regarding usability during gameplay.
- “Very good app, use it all the time and the graphics are very good.”
- “This new app can't play on the TV and is filled with ads, and the old footage in between the stages is okay to a point, but I miss the old graphics showing where the cars are.”
- “The new noisy telemetry graphic makes the racing unwatchable.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Users find humor in the app's quirks, such as the odd decision to add Chromecast support for iOS but not Android, and the frequent loss of authentication, which has become amusing. However, frustrations with technical issues, like a black screen on Samsung smart TVs, overshadow the humor, indicating a mixed reception overall.
- “It's funny that they added Chromecast support with a new app to iOS but not to Android.”
- “Pretty goofy app; I lose authentication often to the point it's become funny.”
- “The issues with my Samsung Smart TV showing me a black screen instead of the live stream are more infuriating than funny, but I appreciate the humor in the situation.”